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Veterans who got de-railed by everything in the book and have bravely and unselfishly fought back to finish the record and play live again,hopefully.
Why this name?
It sounded good to me.I saw a Luxury watch company sigh on Pico Ave,I believe,and hadn`t had my morning coffee but remembered in a brilliant moment that it sounded catchy.Robert Westendick in Sacramento is a great friend of mine,more like a brother,when I lived there and I was facinated my his book and there were Ice Giants in it so I lifted that part from him.
Do you play live?
We came,we saw,and we played!It was a free for all thing -park benefits-where we`d have to do cover songs like "Just My Imagination" by the Temptations and Curtis Mayfield`s Gypsy Woman.I was great on tambourine!Alos,we had our own club downtown and a lot of cats we`re dropping in and at times,we had a very rough power-pop sound,and then kind of went "Young Rascals".We we`re always moving in an electronic direction and we`re playing our songs which weren`t so diffferent than U2 or Coldplay- but we added a Travaris ingredient because we are basically a "soul band.",Also,we really evoved but only now are finishing the project-I hope the new tracks prove me right,for once!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I`ve found some really great songs and bands on the internet-for example"Shauna and the Hawk" here on Soundclick.It`s a strong organization,and a valuable venue.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I`d sign another contract.I really think,if you`re good enough people will come to you.A whole lot didn`t ,but we had some major players that did.
Your influences?
Beatles,Stones,The Rascals,Animals and Motown.Also,Prince,Neal Diamond,The Buffalo Springfield,Uriah Heep,Psy Furs and many others.I also really like Oasis and Smashing Pumpkins.
Favorite spot?
Rio De Janerio
Equipment used:
We usually record on Pro-Tools Plus.We used that at the former Poyel Studios in Hollywood-which was a great studio.I allways have loved the Kurtzwell-which they provided,by the way.The staff there was incredibily polite and they really make you feel at home.It`s a blast to record there.We also had a great producer-Tony Alverez-who`d worked with Stevie Wonder and other great artists and that allways helps!I like the analog sound also-the board Don used to use at the Sound of Birmingham and was awarded a lot of Addies at- was at the Record Plant once and they sold it to him-that board had a magnificent sound!Very warm.Also we work with David Waterbury a producer and former key member of Spirit and the Boxtops-an amazing talent.I`m looking for another studio now.
Anything else...?
Yes,thanks for the years here on Soundclick and I`m glad we`re,well,back!Even though a lot of folks didn`t know we left!
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